NexGen Energy Expands High-Grade Zone by 23% at Patterson Corridor East
NexGen Energy expanded the high-grade zone at Patterson Corridor East by 23%, boosting vertical extent from 335 m to 412 m over a 210 m strike and enlarging the footprint to 700 m by 620 m. 67 of 102 drill holes returned mineralization, including 17 off-scale readings, as the company advances final Rook I permitting.
1. Drill Program Expansion
NexGen Energy’s 2025 drill program at Patterson Corridor East delivered a 23% increase in vertical extent for the primary high-grade subdomain, extending it from 335 m to 412 m across a 210 m strike. The overall mineralized footprint now spans 700 m in vertical extent and 620 m of strike, with 67 of 102 holes reporting mineralization, including 17 off-scale readings.
2. Permitting and Development Outlook
Following the robust drill results, NexGen is accelerating final federal permitting and licensing for its Rook I Project. Management intends to move promptly into construction and production phases while also advancing the Patterson Corridor East discovery and other high-priority targets to capitalize on tightening uranium markets.